The Vig, a Chicago 1950s‑themed sports parlor, is set to open at The Couture this summer; license applications are pending with the Milwaukee Common Council.

The Spread opened March 19 in Milwaukee's Deer District near Fiserv Forum, serving big screens, gameday cocktails and a limited opening menu. A full menu is expected soon.

The City of Milwaukee Health Department ordered Wings Over Milwaukee's Brady Street location to cease operations after finding it operated without a valid license. Reopening depends on meeting city requirements.

Local brewer Nick Guthery plans to open Tree Line Brewing at 7100 W. Center St. in Enderis Park, pitching a neighborhood taproom with a sustainability focus. Details remain limited as he works through plans and a tentative preview is set for Sept. 18.

Crawdaddy’s on Greenfield is staking a claim for Cajun‑Creole in West Allis, winning fans with shrimp and grits and fried chicken.

Amin and Edita Juma are opening Redstone Kitchen at 470 E. Green Bay Ave. in Saukville this spring with corned beef, Italian beef and Chicago‑style hot dogs. Village approval is in hand and the owners plan to expand the menu if demand grows.

Rare Milwaukee abruptly closed its downtown steakhouse on March 17; the post pointed diners to the Madison location as a reported lease dispute plays out.

Steny's North Shore opened in Mequon with a rink‑inspired oval bar, LiveBarn feed for the neighboring ice barn and a menu of wings, burgers and Friday fish fry. The spot takes over the former Libby Montana location.

7 Brew has filed plans for a drive‑thru coffee stand in Brown Deer, joining redevelopment along W. Brown Deer Road near a planned fireside MARKET.

Baba Yayo'z won council approval to open a take-and-bake shop at 4646 S. 76th St. in Greenfield. No opening date has been announced.

Cork Wine & Cocktail Bar adds a cozy, wine-forward spot to Walker's Point with flights, whiskey cocktails and intimate tastings led by owner Chris Homayouni.

The Whisker Society will open a cat lounge April 24 in downtown Oconomowoc, pairing adoptable cats from local rescues with a café coming early summer.

A two‑day lakefront tasting event will debut Sept. 19–20, 2026 at Henry Maier Festival Park with chef demos, tastings and a curated marketplace.